Frank Sietzen Jr.: Last week, the Senate Commerce, Science and Space Committee marked up a draft of a proposed FY2011 Authorization bill for NASA. That bill maintains the Obama administration’s […]
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Farewell (Again) Constellation, Welcome Back Orion
NASA appears to no longer be shooting for the stars, opinion, LA Times “The $150-million facility was built to contain the next-generation manned spacecraft for the Constellation program, NASA’s project […]
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Nelson's Politics Vs Florida's Concerns
Space Coast leaders attack Nelson NASA bill, Orlando Sentinel “I do not believe anyone in Brevard doubts your passion and commitment to NASA and its mission. However, the risk that […]
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Get Ready For The Continuing Resolution
Spending Panel: Unclear Direction of Manned NASA Flights Adds to Uncertainty, Science “So far, there doesn’t appear to be any sign of compromise between the White House and opponents of […]
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Congress on CxP: Lots of Talk But No Real Action
House spending panel punts on NASA policy, Orlando Sentinel “A key congressional committee today sidestepped a potential vote on NASA’s future, opting to take “no position” on White House plans […]
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Obama Space Plan Under Continuous Assault
At Companies Tied to NASA, Casualties of a Changing Mission, NY Times “The administration wants to turn to commercial companies for taking future astronauts to orbit while taking a hiatus […]
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House Gets Firm With NASA Over Data Request
Letter From House Science & Technology Committee to Charles Bolden Regarding FY 2011 Budget Information “The failure of NASA to supply Congress with this information hampers our ability to address […]
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Huntsville Layoff Update
Meeting held by Jacobs Engineering could mean big changes for company, WAFF “Sources say people inside this meeting were given the option to take a voluntary layoff and receive one […]
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This Week in Space – Griffin's Spin On Things
Keith’s note: Included in this video is an interview with Mike Griffin wherein he puts his spin on NASA budget issues as leader of the “Constellation Nation”.
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White House Responds To Congress on FY 2011 Budget
Text of a Letter from the President To The Speaker of the House of Representatives “In addition, this transmittal contains FY 2011 amendments for the Legislative Branch. As a matter […]